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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,995 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,519 $36,335
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Premium Package   2,400
7-speed automated manual   450
Technology Package   2,350
Sport seats   400
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Premium Package   2,185
7-speed automated manual   430
Technology Package   2,140
Sport seats   365
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 750 6,650
Options (change) 600 6,075
Destination 820 925
Total Price $37,565 $46,875
Total Invoice $35,939 $43,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,874
Model Year20152013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$37,565$46,875
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$46,310
Total Invoice$35,939$43,335
Adjustments for Features0-522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$42,813

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-522

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelPassat1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.7 in
Length191.6 in172.2 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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